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May 2013

Nelson Lake Association a 501(c)3 Non-profit Organization

Important Dates

SpringSpringSpring 201320132013 HAYWARD WISCONSIN

NEWSNEWSNEWS

2013 Annual Meeting

Annual Meeting Saturday, June 8

9:00 AM - Noon

Hayward Vet’s Center

Garage Sale Friday, July 12

&

Saturday, July 13

Lenroot Township

Parking Lot

Annual Picnic Saturday, August 10th

4:00 PM

Park Island Resort

Winter Rama Saturday, January 4, 2014

12:00 Noon

Nelson Lake Landing

On the Lake

June 8, 2013

9:00 A.M. – Noon

Hayward Vet’s Center

Agenda

9:00 AM Coffee, Continental Breakfast

9:30 AM Lac Courte Orellies Experience with

Invasives

10:00 AM Clean Boats/Clean Waters on Nelson Lake

10:30 AM Trumpeter Swans Soar In Wisconsin

11:00 AM Annual Meeting Business

Approval of June 2, 2012 minutes

Financial Report

Membership Status

Nominations and Elections

Committee Reports

12:00 Noon Adjourn to June 14 ,2014

30th Anniversary 1983 2013

www.nelsonlakeassociation.org

FROM THE PRESIDENT By: Bill Wilcox

Visit our website www.nelsonlakeassociation.org

President

Bill Wilcox

715-634-7128

Vice President

Harold Burton

715-634-2909

Secretary

Mary Walker

715-634-3134

Treasurer

Casey Stangl

715-699-1213

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Rick Lindner

715-634-4290

Gordy Christians

715-634-3156

Diane Cooper

715-634-2800

Kathy Preuss

715-634-7572

Mike Murry

715-634-0169

Jon Mostrom

715-634-0657

Dan Vertanen 715-634-6780

John Welter

715-634-4175

Lately it seems as if I have a one track mind, the topic which keeps coming to

mind is aquatic invasive species. Wisconsin has a multitude of risks from the

Great Lakes to the Mississippi River but the ones that keep haunting me are

Curly Leaf Pondweed and Eurasian Watermilfoil. These two are the most

likely to invade Nelson Lake and could cause drastic changes that would im-

pact how everyone uses the lake.

Recently I looked at a map which showed which lakes in Sawyer County had one

or both of these. There are 13 lakes that have Eurasian Watermilfoil in Saw-

yer County and 6 that have Curley Leaf Pondweed. Many of these are popu-

lar lakes that are fished by local fisherman as well as tourists. In reviewing

the boat launch inspection reports of the 638 boats that were inspected at

Gerlach Landing, it was not uncommon to have boats that came directly from

one of these lakes. Fortunately, people have become much more aware of the

threat and are taking preventive action.

So what can we do? First, if we take our boats to another lake, make sure we

inspect our boats, trailers, and equipment, remove all attached plants and

animals, and drain all water from boats, vehicles and equipment before leav-

ing the other lake. Second, know how to identify Eurasian Watermilfoil and

Curley Leaf Pondweed. And third, when you are on the water be alert and if

you suspect you have found some report it to any of the NLA Board members.

Early identification and rapid response is critical.

The office of Vice President, Secretary and two Directors at Large will expire in

June and an election to fill these positions will be held at the annual meeting on

June 8 th. The Nominating Committee will recommend candidates for each po-

sition. If you are interested in running for one of the positions please contact a

member of the Nominating Committee:

Casey Stangl 715-634-1213

John Welter 715-634-4175

Kathy Preuss 715-634-7572

Jon Mostrom 715-634--0657

NLA NOMINATIONS

Board Members Needed


FROM THE TREASURER By: Casey Stangl

FINANCIAL REPORT

As of March 31, 2013, we have $1,859.65 in our check-

ing account. The Capital One Money Market has

$24,458.12. We have a total of $26,317.77 but $110.00

are prepaid funds.

General Fund $ 12,678.59

Fish & Wildlife Fund $ 882.75

Invasive Species Fund $ 12,573.96

Lake Projects $ 182.47

MEMBERSHIP

We ended the year with 254 members. Thank you for sup-

port. Currently, we have 200

memberships paid for the new year. Thank you for your

great response.

SALES, SERVICE, PARTS, ACCESSORIES,

STORAGE & DETAILING

15721 W State Road 77

Hayward, WI 54843

Phone: (715) 634-4373

Fax: (715) 634-5807

[email protected]

Changing Of The Guard By : Bill Wilcox

Art Saxum received a certificate of appreciation and a

gift certificate in recognition of the four years he served

on the Board. We will continue to call on him as his

schedule permits. Thanks for all your help.

The Board appointed Jon Mostrom to replace Art Saxum.

Jon and his wife Jonnie are full time residents and reside on

Norway Point Road. Welcome aboard.

NLA Invasives Program By: Bill Wilcox

Nelson Lake Spring 2013 Newsletter

Prevention

The first priority of the NLA Invasives Program is to prevent any invasive from entering the lake. We

are doing this with signage that reminds boaters to clean, inspect, and drain.

The second line of defense is the boat launch inspections at Gerlach Landing. This is not the only land-

ing that boaters use but it is the only one that we can justify a paid inspector. The inspections not only

make sure the boats are ok but the people get a reminder that this is important. Not only did Donna

Ritter inspect 638 boats last summer but she gave the message to 1,620 people in the process.

Early Detection

Since it is not possible to inspect every boat that enters the lake, it is important we detect any introduc-

tion as early as possible. To do this we have divided the lake shore into 31 segments of approximately 1

mile each and have solicited members to check a section twice a year. All sections don’t always get

checked so we have asked some members to do a special inspection of the high risk areas, the boat

launch areas.

Diane & Phil Cooper Jim & Cindy Thoreson Bob & Mary Walker Bill & Marlene Wilcox

Reiske’s Sunrise Bay Four Seasons Small Road

Birch Point Nelson Lake Landing Tagalder

Revelle’s Nelson Lake Lodge

In addition to the actions above, we want every member to know how to identify Curly Leaf Pondweed

and Eurasian Watermilfoil, be alert while on the water, and report immediately if they suspect they have

found any.


Many of the roads around Nelson Lake are kept clean of trash by

members who want to keep our roads free of litter. If on, your

travels, you should happen to spot a can, bottle, or other litter,

please take the time to stop and pick it up. Thanks.

Adopt-A-Highway by Bill Wilcox

Nelson Lake Rapid Response Plan

May 2013


Nelson Lake Association….30 Years Old This Year By: Bill Wilcox

On August 16, 1983 Jeanne Nelson held an organizational meeting of the Nelson Lake

Property Owners Association at the Ranch Supper Club in Hayward “to ascertain if there is

interest in forming such an organization in the first place”. Listed benefits on the invite in-

cluded: town roads, shoreline, boating controls, fish management, zoning, pollution control,

and “last but not least, taxes”. 106 signed in at the door, about 40 couldn’t get in, and she re-

ceived an additional 29 letters of interest. 14 people volunteered to draw up a set of bylaws.

There was an organization named Nelson Lake Association, Inc. at the time but mem-

bership was limited to businesses and to be a full member you had to be a resort owner.

Somewhere along the way that organization changed its name to Nelson Lake Resort Owners

Association, Inc. and in 2001 the Nelson Lake Property Owners Association changed its name

to the Nelson Lake Association, Inc.

The steering committee met on August 24, 1983 to work on

proposed by-laws. Those present were Lloyd Nelson, Gene High-

ley, Graham Thoresen, Chancey Smith, Bob Eytcheson, Jeanne

Nelson, Hazel Hoff, Ron Redmond, Isla Hams, and Ralph Johan-

nessen. The first annual meeting was held on September 23, 1983

and called to order by “acting chairman” Ralph Johannessen who

then outlined a brief history and development of the organization

to date. He then proceeded to read the proposed by-laws and en-

tertained questions from the floor. With a few minor changes the

by-laws were accepted and election of officers followed and Ralph

Johannessen became the first President of the new Nelson Lake

Property Owners Association.

The by-laws stated: “The purpose

shall be to protect and preserve the envi-

ronment, of Nelson Lake, to maintain the

natural beauty of Nelson Lake, to keep

Nelson Lake clean and safe for all people

and to provide a forum for the collection

and exchange of ideas and to pursue any

other lawful objectives”. The purpose of

the organization has remained much the

same over the past 30 years with some ad-

ditions necessary to qualify for DNR

grants and qualify for IRS 501(c)(3) tax

exemptions.

Presidents

Ralph Johannessen

Frank Benes

Chuck Hilt

Archie Hutchison

Mel Kelly

Dale Anderson

Bill Wilcox

Donations Needed July 12 & 13, 2013

Lenroot Township Parking Lot

Good Furniture

Working Small Appliances

Bikes in good condition

Other Sporting Goods

Usable Tools

Books, Tapes, CDs & Software

Pottery, Bowls, Good Dishes, etc.

Items that you know are in fairly good condition and will

sell!

Questions Contact:

Mary Walker

715-634-3134

Bill Wilcox

715-634-7128 Check out Wisconsin Lakes for current news

and information.

Link: www.wisconsinlakes.org

Fish Sticks Phase 2 By: Rick Lindner


The work on the Fish Sticks project went extremely well during the winter. With the preparations com-

pleted last fall we were able to proceed with tree placement on January 17th. Although we intended to

use about 2000 feet of shoreline, the coordinates on the permit limited the work to about 1500 feet along

the north side of North Bay.

The 50 ft hardwood trees were donated by Sawyer County and marked by the Sawyer County Forester.

The Wisconsin DNR provided resources to cut the trees. Trees were cut along the new trail and from the

county forest land adjacent to Jolly Fisherman Road. A backhoe from J-R Excavating was used to pull

trees out to the road. J-R Excavating also built the trail from Jolly Fisherman Road to the lake last fall.

With excellent participation by volunteers from the association we were able to hook and drag trees to

the ice as fast as they were cut. Two volunteers were positioned to attach cables to the trees and hook

them to the tow vehicles. About 6 volunteers used their pickups and SUVs to pull the trees down the

trail and out onto the ice. Two more volunteers were on the ice to unhook the trees.

May 2013

Trees were placed in an “A” pattern on the shoreline by Gruel Landscaping using a bobcat. This pattern

provides anchor points on the shoreline and a stable structure to resist movement by wind and/or water

current. On April 8th volunteers completed the project by cabling the trees to the shoreline.

Due to prior planning and all the volunteer help the project was completed in two half-days. The first

half day completed all the cutting, dragging, and placement (it was estimated to take about two days

based on last year’s experience). The second half day completed all the cabling to anchor the trees to

the shoreline and tie them together. The total cost of the project was $1668.00, well below the original

estimate of $4026.00. The cost was shared by the Nelson Lake Association, Town of Lenroot, Nelson

Lake Resort Owners Association, Walleyes for Northwest Wisconsin, and the Northwest Area Builders

Association.

Thanks to all the participants in the phase 2 project this winter. Special thanks goes to John and Linda

Welter for providing lunch at Nelson Lake Landing for everyone working on the project on the day the

trees were cut and placed on the ice.

Fish Sticks project participants:

Back row: Jeremy Murdock, Rick Lindner, Bryce

Ottman (DNR), Max Wolter (DNR), Fred Goold,

John Welter, Casey Stangl.

Front Row: Bill Wilcox, Gary Anderson, Rick Gruel,

Eric Verhoven, George Uschan, Erik Gruel, John

Mostrom, Scott Toshner (DNR), Russ Warwick

(DNR), Gordy Christians.

Also participating in the cabling effort was Bob Ter-

ry (not in the picture).

Nelson Lake Association Scholarship By: Kathy Preuss


Nelson Lake Association is Offering a 2013

Hayward High School Student Scholarship

The Nelson Lake Association Board has approved a one-time

$500.00 scholarship to a graduating Hayward High School

student.

The criteria are:

Any student who will be attending an accredited college or

vocational school enrolled in preferably Natural Resources or

environmental studies may apply for this scholarship. It will

be awarded at the beginning of the second semester of school

after a grade report is sent to the Nelson Lake Association

showing a successful first semester GPA 2.0 or higher and

proof of second semester enrollment.

The application will be reviewed by the NLA Scholarship

Committee, recommendations based upon the criteria will be

made to the NLA Board members at the May 6th meeting,

with the results submitted the following day to the Hayward

High School Guidance Department.

2013 DNR Plans for Nelson Lake are to stock 12,515.

Nelson Lake Walleye Stocking DNR Walleye Size 7.2" 7.1" 6.7" 7" 6.5" 7.5" Total

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

DNR 20,000 2,499 12,515 4,258 2,012 11,042 12,515 64,841

NLA 6,129 1,995 6,200 9,875 10,000 10,000 44,199

Red Cliff 991 260 300 235 0 1786

Total 20,991 8,888 14,810 10,693 11,887 21,042 10,000 0 12,515 110,826

Since 2011, the DNR biologists have teamed up with Nelson Lake Association, Nelson Lake Resort

Owners Association and Walleyes for Northwest Wisconsin to aggressively stock “extended –growth”

walleye fingerlings that are 6-8” to avoid being eaten by largemouth bass. The 2013-2014 DNR mini-

mum length limit for walleye on Nelson Lake is 18 inches in hopes that increased numbers of larger

walleye will eat enough small bass and panfish to establish a desired state of balance. Below is the

chart of stocking from 2004 through 2012 with a DNR commitment to stock 12,515 extended growth

walleye’s in the fall of 2013.

Extended Growth Walleye’s Stocking History By: Mary & Bob Walker

Winter Rama (and the winners were)

May 2013

This year we had a tie for the winner of

the desert contest and only one medal

so the two winners, Hank Koch and

Marilyn McIntosh, had to draw a card

to see who got the medal.

Keith Cottington took the top prize for his chili

which he claimed took him all night to get just right.

Linda Solomonson had the win-

ning touch at the putting contest.

PO Box 13084

Hayward, WI 54843

HAYWARD WISCONSIN

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